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Obituaries
Obituary:DJORDJE (GEORGE) FRANOVIC PDF Print E-mail
DJORDJE (GEORGE) FRANOVIC long time resident of Greenwich, passed away October 26, 2008 at Greenwich Hospital. He was born in Belgrade, Serbia on May 17, 1955. He received his BS and MS at Columbia University and his MBA from Pace University, in New York , NY. Prior to building a successful real estate business in Paterson New Jersey, George was a Vice President with the Scandinavian Bank of NY. George loved spending time with family and friends. He is survived by his mother, Vasilja Franovic of Greenwich, his brother, Mladen (Mike) Franovic and his wife Karen (Siminky) Franovic of Stamford, nephews Michael Vincent and Matthew Raymond, and significant other Barbara Jean (BJ) Neff of San Mateo, CA. He is predeceased by his father Veljko Franovic. In lieu of flowers, please send a donation to St. Jude's Children's Hospital. A mass of Christian burial will be celebrated on Thursday, October 30, 2008 at 11:00 a.m. at St Michael's Church, 347 North St., Greenwich. Interment will follow in St. Mary's Cemetery, Greenwich, CT. Friends may call at the Gallagher Funeral Home, 31 Arch St., Greenwich on Wednesday, October 29, 2008 from 4:00 p.m. until 8:00 p.m.

 
Obituary: Grace Kimiko Nosaka PDF Print E-mail

Grace Kimiko Nosaka A long time resident of San Mateo, died peacefully at San Mateo Convalescent Hospital September 20, 2008 following a long illness. She was 90 years old and the daughter of Yoshi Moyikawa Hirayama and Tetsugoro Hirayama. Her husband of 59 years, William Nosaka, died in 2002. Grace had a long career as a cook, caterer and personal aide in the Hillsborough and San Mateo area. She was a 1937 graduate of Burlingame High. She is survived by her daughters Candace Ames of Hilo, HI, and Louann Igasaki of Alexandria, VA; her sons-in-law David Ames and Paul Igasaki; her grandchildren John Ames, Alisa Ames, Dr. Marisa Ames and Aiko Igasaki. Services were held at the San Mateo Buddhist Temple September 27, 2008. Interment was at the Japanese Cemetery in Colma. Arrangements by Sneider, Sullivan & O'Connell's of San Mateo.

 
Obituary: Mary Vaillancourt PDF Print E-mail
Mary Vaillancourt Mary Vaillancourt was born to Angela and Virgilio Cocconi on May 17, 1923. She passed away on September 30, 2008 surrounded by her loving family. During WWII she worked at Western Pipe and Steel, and the American Can Company. Mary was wed to Frank Vaillancourt on September 17, 1950. Frank passed away on September 1, 1972. Mary is survived by her daughters; Gale, Joan, and Marie. She was loving grandmother to Paul, Mark, Erik, and Teresa. Mary was very active at St. Matthew's Catholic School. She was an associate member of The Sisters Of The Holy Cross. She served as brownie and girl scout leader. Children were always the love of her life. Mary worked as secretary to the principal at St. Matthew's for 25 years. The children at school were her "Diavelos." Mary was mother, grandmother, nurse, and counselor to them all. She was also known as the "Lollipop Lady" passing out treats to her injured or sick children. Also, during the Christmas holidays, Mary worked at Ah Sam Florist. During her retirement Mary spent a lot of time in her Italian vegetable garden. Flowers were nurtured and bloomed just as her family did with her love and care. Holidays were always celebrated at Grandma's house with good Italian cooking and happy conversation. Mom, we love & miss you. Our memories of you will remain in our hearts forever. Friends may visit at 4:00 p.m. on Sunday, October 5, 2008 and to attend a Vigil Service at 6:00 p.m. at SNEIDER & SULLIVAN & O'CONNELL'S FUNERAL HOME, 977 So. El Camino Real in San Mateo. A Funeral Mass will be celebrated at 10:30 a.m. on Monday, October 6, 2008 at St. Matthew Catholic Church, 1 Notre Dame Avenue in San Mateo. Committal at Alta Mesa Cemetery in Palo Alto. 
 
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